You will learn about different mechanisms that cause organisations to change. We also deal with the effects of change and the role that consultants can and cannot play in the change process.

Description

This course aims at furthering students’ understanding of the development of organisations over time and how this development may or may not be influenced or even ‘managed'. The course consists of two parts. First, we look at change ‘from the outside in’. A broad overview is provided of the theoretical and empirical literature on the nature of organisational change and the processes involved. In the second part of the course, we take an "inside look" at the change process and study Organisational interventions by management consultants. We study the consultancy industry, learn to differentiate among types of consultants, and assess the challenges that consultants and clients face.

Note: Next to participation and written exam, FACILITATION is also assessed. Tutorial groups (seminars) are the primary teaching methods.

Literature

journal articlesbook chapters

Prerequisites

Standard Organisation Theory as in, for instance, Daft (2010): Organisation Theory and DesignCourses and workload are very demanding for all IB Master courses. Exchange students need to have obtained a Bachelor degree in business. Exchange students need to major in organisation in their Master.An advanced level of English.